Customize ESPN
Favorites
Fantasy Football
ESPN Apps
From Dream Teams to superteams
The Beard, CP3 ... and Melo? The biggest NBA moves show us the link between Team USA and the superteam era.
Top Headlines
Celtics
NBA
Celtics
NBA
Celtics called on their ultimate weapon to bring Hayward to Boston
The Celtics pulled out all the stops during their free-agent pitch to Gordon Hayward. But in the end, it came down to master recruiter Brad Stevens and the power of the Butler Bulldogs connection.
Celtics
NBA
Pierce's one day in Boston spent reflecting, retiring and trolling Danny Ainge
After a career spanning nearly two decades with four franchises, Paul Pierce returned to where it all started to retire as a Boston Celtic.
Knicks
NBA
Knicks
NBA
The Lowe Post: A deep dive into the Knicks
Lowe talks to Ian Begley and Howard Beck about some trade scenarios involving Carmelo Anthony, the state of the Knicks and much more.
NBA
McCollum says Blazers would be 'top 3 in the West, easy' with Carmelo.
C.J. McCollum adds that he's been speaking to Melo indirectly about joining the Trail Blazers.
NBA
Kyrie and Melo work well as teammates
Kyrie Irving and Carmelo Anthony show they have chemistry during a recent pickup basketball game at UCLA.
NBA
Latest free-agent moves: Rating deals for Manu, Rondo
Kevin Pelton provides team-by-team analysis of every major and minor deal in Week 3 of free agency.
Cavaliers
NBA
Cavaliers
NBA
Lakers give LeBron best chance to defeat Warriors.
ESPN analyst Will Cain breaks down the possibilities that await LeBron James in Los Angeles should he choose to join forces with promising point guard Lonzo Ball.
Cavaliers
NBA
Irving still affected by losing in Finals.
Dave McMennamin explains why Kyrie Irving shares some of LeBron James' frustrations with the Cavaliers.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
The 30 best NBA throwback jerseys ever
Nike will release classic uniforms for eight teams this year, but we’re redoing the whole league.
NBA
NBA
The NBA's muddled switch to Nike
We have a lot of questions (and some answers) about the NBA's upcoming switch from Adidas to Nike uniforms.
NBA
Jackson, Pierce approve of the new Nike jerseys.
Stephen Jackson and Paul Pierce weigh in on NBA teams being able to have more freedom with their choice of jersey.
NBA 2K18
NBA
NBA stars react to 2K18 ratings
Cover athlete Kyrie Irving, as well as Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, DeMar DeRozan and Joel Embiid, gave interesting responses when they learned their NBA 2K18 ratings.
76ers
NBA
Embiid can't believe he's only an 86 in NBA 2K18
Joel Embiid had a very good rookie season, but apparently it wasn't enough to give him the rating he thinks he deserves in the video game.
esports
Jared Jeffries is all in on eSports
After being appointed president of Echo Fox, Jeffries sees eSports as a new challenge. His first order of business? "We got to work on [the players'] celebrations."
NBA Summer League
NBA
Top rookies, surprises, disappointments in summer league
Which players stood out, and what are the big takeaways? Our crew breaks down the NBA summer league.
NBA
The best plays from the summer league.
The Lakers won the summer league title, but it's Hawks rookie John Collins who earned the No. 1 spot among the top 10 plays. Who else made the list?
Lakers
NBA
Lakers
NBA
Lonzo Vision: Reflecting on Ball's outstanding July
Lonzo Ball started the summer league with an alley-oop, and a rough shooting night. But he ended it with an MVP award. Check out what observers had to say about the prized Lakers rookie.
Lakers
NBA
Magic calls Lonzo 'special.'
Magic Johnson praises Lonzo Ball's ability to perform a "scoring pass" and says he makes everyone else on the court better.
Lakers
NBA
Lonzo Ball is expected to need one-to-two weeks to let his mild calf strain recover.
NBA.com
ESPN.com Partner
Blogtable: Who are the early top three candidates for Kia Rookie of the Year?
Blogtable: Who was the best free agent signing thus far?
Las Vegas Summer League: Top 10 dunks
Cavaliers
NBA
LeBron 'as good as gone.'
Jalen Rose breaks down the many reasons why LeBron James may be looking to exit from Cleveland.
Remembering Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott uses poetry to immortalize Jordan.
When mere words failed to describe Michael Jordan, the legendary anchor decided to do a poetry jam for His Airness.
Spurs
NBA
Spurs
NBA
The journey continues for Manu Ginobili, symbol of 'The Spurs Way'
With a style like no other, Ginobili's return for a 16th season is excellent news for the transitioning Spurs -- and NBA fans in general.
Spurs
NBA
Ginobili's basketball IQ still sharp.
Stephen Jackson expects the veteran guard to wear a Spurs jersey for as long as he wants.
Spurs
NBA
Title tops Rudy Gay's San Antonio bucket list
The veteran forward says he's eager to play for Gregg Popovich, find his niche with the Spurs and help them win more NBA championships.
Top Headlines
- Mutombo looking for partners in Rockets bid
- GSW reveal unique season-ticket plan for Chase
- Wolves work on Wiggins deal, could hit $148M
- Durant to visit India for court donations, clinics
- Lillard, McCollum trying to sell Melo on Portland
- Kyrie on offseason: Cavs in 'very peculiar place'
- Ranking 10 best available free agents
Customize ESPN
Summer League
- Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images
Top rookies, surprises and disappointments in summer league
Which players stood out, and what are the big takeaways? Our crew breaks down the NBA summer league.
Manu's journey
- Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
The journey continues for Manu Ginobili, symbol of 'The Spurs Way'
With a style like no other, Manu Ginobili's return for a 16th season is excellent news for the transitioning Spurs -- and NBA fans in general.
Can Magic, Ball save the Lakers?
- Patrick T. Fallon for ESPN
Lonzo Ball and Magic Johnson will determine the Lakers' future
The Lakers' history is full of stories and players who turned luck into magic. Now, the fate of the franchise just might depend on whether Magic Johnson and Lonzo Ball can fulfill lofty expectations.
Free agency moves
- Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2017 NBA free-agent tracker
How is NBA free agency shaking out? We're tracking all the deals being made across the association.
Try a trade
- ESPN.com Illustration
Trade Machine: Swing a deal
Put on your GM hat and swing a trade for your favorite NBA franchise.
